Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
4321-58-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
;Chemical Purity0.98 ;Appearance: ;Molecular Formula:C6H14ClNO2Molecular Weight:167.63
6-Aminohexanoic acid hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of epsilon-aminocaproic acid, a synthetic lysine analog. Produced via catalytic hydrogenation of adiponitrile followed by hydrolysis and salt formation, its molecular formula is C6H14ClN and CAS number is 59-08-7.
Strictly contraindicated in patients with active intravascular clotting. Requires storage in cool, dry conditions away from incompatible oxidizers. Personnel must utilize respiratory protection to avoid inhalation of dust particles.